Nursing roles in advanced practice. The pilot project at Wright State University.
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Delivery of Health Care↗
Biomedical subjects
D M Curry
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Application of family nursing concepts: a cooperative strategy.
This strategy is one that might be used in other nursing courses as well. It could be used in beginning classes to learn communication skills, in leadership classes to learn delegation and supervisory skills, and as a tool to practice teaching clients. This cooperative strategy allows students to work with others and be active participants in the learning process.
Cooperative Behavior↗
Identification and referral by nurses of children at risk.
This study conducted in a pediatric hospital was initiated to determine whether an educational program focusing on the identification and referral of children at risk for developmental disturbances or variation would increase nurses' ability to identify such children and increase the actual number of referrals. Data analysis comparing pre- and post-intervention referral rates revealed fewer children being referred than should have been. The number of referrals did not differ significantly between pre- and post-education groups. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.
Adult↗
Developmental surveillance by pediatric nurses.
When children at risk for developmental variation are identified at a young age, their chances of success in school and in the future can be greatly enhanced through early intervention programs. Pediatric nurses in community and acute care settings are in key positions to identify children "at risk" and to make appropriate referrals. Nurses are encouraged to engage in "developmental surveillance," that is, a continuous awareness of all activities relating to the detection of developmental problems and the promotion of development during primary child care. A parental interview of six questions can assist the nurse in developmental surveillance and the identification of developmental variations. Once a child is identified as "at risk" the nurse should initiate referrals for more thorough evaluation, diagnosis, and, if warranted, intervention.
Child, Preschool↗